GAIA's partner groups in Africa are not only grappling with legacies of persistent pollution, but also with toxic health and environmental threats from contemporary waste and development problems. Learn more.

In this interview by Deer Park Institute, Ravi Gulati of New Delhi, India, talks about the importance of viewing waste in the spirit of nature, where there is no waste and where all discards are used rather than hidden from view.

A meeting of waste pickers from around the world was held in April of 2012 in India. Participants with common experiences were able to share their successes, strategies, challenges, ideas, and mutual support. This video highlights what was learned.

The Fundacio Prevencio de Residus i Consum, Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives / Global Anti Incinerator Alliance (GAIA) and partner organizations invite you to join the International Plastic Bag-Free Day on July 3, 2012 by organizing activities to raise awareness on the excessive use of single-use plastic bags.

UK filmmaker Candida Brady's documentary Trashed, featuring actor Jeremy Irons looks at the growing global crisis of trash, highlighting how human health and the environment are threatened by the pollution from burning and discarding waste. Trashed will receive a special screening at the Cannes film festival, which runs from May 16-27.

GAIA’s first decade ended in December 2010—and we spent 2011 putting together stories and images to share a snapshot of the alliance’s collective work.
GAIA’s values include taking the time to appreciate one another and to celebrate our success and work together. We hope this report, “GAIA 10: 10 Years of Community Action for Zero Waste Solutions,” will be an opportunity for collective reflection and celebration.